Nick Cornell

I was born and raised in Front Royal, Virginia. I attended Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia and received a degree in Environmental Studies. I am now exploring the west, and I've have worked seasonal jobs in Alaska, Utah, and Montana. Currently I am living in Mammoth Lakes, California and exploring the Eastern Sierra. I do lots of skiing in the winter and then backpacking and trail running in the summer. I completed the AT in 2014 and PCT in 2016, this summer my brother and I are taking to the CDT to finish my triple crown. On trail I go by Top Nach.

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Hiking Through the Enchantment of New Mexico

Hiking Through the Enchantment of New Mexico

May 20th 17 miles Most trail towns operate as a black hole of your time and money. Grants was no different. We woke up from our motel slumber and

May 26, 2018 : Nick Cornell
Through the Lava Fields and the New Mexico Heat

Through the Lava Fields and the New Mexico Heat

May 16: 16 Miles Well, we did eventually make it out of Pie Town after pie for breakfast and some more chores were completed. We headed out on a

May 20, 2018 : Nick Cornell
Doc Campbell’s Post to Pie Town

Doc Campbell’s Post to Pie Town

May 10 We set out early and hiked at the sun rose. Eventually we ended up back in the canyon with wet feet. The canyon looked a lot different the

May 16, 2018 : Nick Cornell
Lordsburg to Doc Campbell’s Post

Lordsburg to Doc Campbell’s Post

May 5th to May 9th We did a 12 mile afternoon after spending just enough time in Lordsburg. The hike north of that town was brutal. A few miles of

May 16, 2018 : Nick Cornell
Southern Terminus to Lordsburg

Southern Terminus to Lordsburg

A CDT trail update from the first section of trail. Border to Lordsburg, NM.

May 4, 2018 : Nick Cornell
Everything I Need and Nothing That I Don’t

Everything I Need and Nothing That I Don’t

Here is my final pack list for the CDT. I might have to add some winter gear for the San Juans and I might get rid of some pieces if I see fit. My

Apr 29, 2018 : Nick Cornell
The Journey Before the Journey

The Journey Before the Journey

Well, well, well. My brother and I finally made it to Lordsburg, N.M. I thought I was due for a little update. Tomorrow morning we are catching the

Apr 29, 2018 : Nick Cornell
Shake It Down

Shake It Down

A trip report of my Continental Divide Trail shakedown hike in Death Valley National Park.

Apr 6, 2018 : Nick Cornell
My 4 Best Friends

My 4 Best Friends

Of Whom Are You Speaking? My 4 best friends on the trail will be my pack, my tent, my sleeping bag, and my sleeping pad. If everything goes to plan

Mar 21, 2018 : Nick Cornell
CDT: The Preparation

CDT: The Preparation

How do you prepare for a 3,000 mile walk?

Mar 14, 2018 : Nick Cornell